Aadhaar Card Updates

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Friday, June 2, 2017

The government have announced that it will now be mandatory to have an Aadhaar card in order to set up a Facebook account. This will reduce the number of fake accounts that exist on the social media site.

If you already have a Facebook account then you will be required to upload an image of your card to the site in order to prevent your account becoming suspended. This will happen within 15 days so you need to act fast.

The CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that this is the case and has offered reassurances that all personal information will be kept safe and confidential. He has also reiterated how important it is to use the Aadhaar card to guard against fake accounts.

The government is keen for every citizen to have an Aadhaar card and this was also the policy of the previous government. There are so many things that you can use the card for that it makes sense that as many people have one as possible.

It was interesting to see that when this announcement was made that the number of Indian citizens that applied for an Aadhaar card increased quite rapidly. On the other hand, most Bangladeshi citizens have a card already and so are ready to use it.

The newest notification from the Defense Ministry has mandated Aadhaar in order for beneficiaries to receive their pensions which approximately number to 25 lakh. By June 30, Aadhaar will be a prerequisite for them and their families to receive their pension.
Aadhaar is becoming more necessary for other financial services because the government wants to increase transparency.
The notification states, "Any eligible beneficiary entitled to receive pension benefits, who does not possess the Aadhaar nunber or not yet enrolled in Aadhaar yet desirous of availing pensions, is hereby required to make an application for Aadhaar enrollment bt June 30."

Furthermore, where facilities are not available, facilities will be provided. Production ex-servicemen card may be used in lieu of Aadhaar Enrollment slip for pensions until June 30. Pensionners may also attach their request to join Aadhar alongside a copy of their Voter ID card, PIN care, passport, or other valid identification.

The notification alluded to utilizing media outlets to further spread that Aadhaar must for pension receiving by beneficiaries.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

On April 1,
2017, Aadhar and Unique Identification cards (UIDs) will become mandatory for
senior citizens to use concerning the reservation of rail tickets. The
reservations will be directly linked to these either of these cards when
purchasing e-tickets and at concessions counters. Due to this, the Aadhar Card
is a must for senior citizens.

This
requirement is optional between January 2017 and March 2017. As soon as April
1, 2017 rolls around, the use of the cards will become mandatory. This is due
to the Railway Ministry's decision to roll out the Aadhaar ticketing system in
a two part process.

A.K.
Manocha, the IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director, has said that the linking of
Aadhaar Cards with train tickets for senior citizens is designed to streamline
the reservation process. He also said that it is a push for Indian Railways to
"end fraudulent bookings and curb cases of impersonation." He also
stated that this process would extend to all ticket bookings in the future.

Current
passengers have already received notifications of the Aadhaar Card, and have
been told to submit their Aadhaar card details online at the Indian Railway
Catering Tourism Corporation website, or through the reservation offices
starting December 1, 2016. Effective April 1, 2017, senior citizens will need
their Aadhaar Card and any original documentation for proof of identity.

When
creating the Master List for new senior citizens, the Aadhaar Card and
information about the passenger will need to be provided. This information
includes, but is not limited to name, date of birth, and gender. After this
information has been added, Senior Citizen Concession Option must be selected
as yes or no, and then the ID card type with the Aadhaar number must be
provided.